The AUT Business School

Gain a solid understanding of how businesses operate and the key issues you will face as a future decision-maker in business. Your study is informed by the latest business research and relevant industry examples, and your final year includes invaluable workplace experience in an organisation of your choice. You learn from leading academics at an internationally accredited business school – we’re among an elite group of 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International.

The alumni department and the MBA office hosted an exclusive networking event in December (2016) for over 50 prominent MBA and MPA alumni at the Auckland Art Gallery. The event also saw the launch of a digital alumni platform for this group.

The 2nd symposium on Meaningful Work, was held on 1-2 December at the Sir Paul Reeves building. Titled ‘Meaningful Work: Prospects for the 21st Century’ the conference was convened by Professor Lips-Wiersma, Professor – Ethics and Sustainability and co-hosted by Oxford, Sussex and George Washington Universities.

On 5 November, 14 remarkable individuals were honoured at a ceremony to celebrate their graduation from the Be. Leadership programme. A one-of-a-kind programme in New Zealand, Be. Leadership takes participants through a year of exploration of different perspectives, questioning, laughter and self-discovery, aimed at developing leadership potential, self-awareness and the skills and attributes needed to create effective social change.